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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,113 and 338,771.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,113 and 338,771.25 is: 451,633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,113 : 338,771.25 = 338,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,113/338,771.25 = 338,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,113x = 338,771.25 × 338,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,113x = 114,765,959,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,765,959,826.56/254,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,633.56

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